Single Palletizing – Semi-Automatic

SP SA

The Single Pallet Semi-Automatic Palletizing Cell is designed for the small to mid-sized company. It can run up to 12 cycles or picks per minute. The number of packages to be picked per cycle will be product dependent. The system can run various packages such as cases, large bags, pails and others to be placed on a shipping pallet. An operator loads the pallet into the loading station. If a bottom slip sheet is required, the operator will place the sheet before loading it into the pallet station with a pallet jack. The cell will have a jig for accurate pallet placement and a sensor to tell the robot a pallet is in place so the robot can proceed to load packages. The cell includes an infeed conveyor designed to index the package to the precise pick position. The infeed conveyor indexes the packages in a manner which eliminates back pressure on the next package to be loaded. Once the package is in position, a sensor will communicate to the robot that the package is ready to be picked.

The robot will pick and place the package into a position on the pallet based on programmed pallet patterns. If slip sheets are required between package layers, a slip sheet option is available. The pallet will be placed in the cell through a light curtain set that acts as a safety system preventing a person from walking into the cell while the robot is operational. The robot is an industrial Fanuc 410 model with a 140kg capacity. The tooling is specific to the type of package to be loaded. A stack light will indicate the operational status to the operator from a distance. The HMI has a color 10” screen which is intuitive and easy to follow, with three levels of access for the operator, maintenance, and engineer levels. The HMI will provide details on each fault and steps to clear them. The HMI also contains a manual, schematics to facilitate maintenance and engineering when needed. The Allen-Bradley PLC controls the entire system while the HMI provides an intuitive set of screens to run the palletizing cell. The EOAT is specific to the type of package to be loaded.

Option Packages include:

• Specific EOAT Required
• Case Labeling
• Case Direct Print
• Automatic Slip Sheet Placement
• Heavy Duty Robot with 180kg Capacity

Considering your options for robotic palletizing? Contact Right Stuff Equipment at 303.327.4704, or Email Us for more information about robotic palletizing.